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Durham, The Culture County
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Featured Events
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
Type
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Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
Dates
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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Dog-Friendly
Stanley
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
Type
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Food Events
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.
Dates
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- 23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Children/Family events
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
Dates
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- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Castle in Bloom - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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Nature
Staindrop
A summer of celebrating the beauty of nature through experiences and events.
Dates
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- 2 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
May Half Term: Discover Dinosaurs at High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Breathe in the fresh summer air and stomp into a prehistoric world of fun at High Force Hotel & Waterfall. Our brand‑new Discover Dinosaurs Trail is waiting for little explorers who love big adventures and fascinating history.
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- 23 May 2026to31 Aug 2026Open 10:00 - 16:00
Durham Cricket 2026 Vitality Blast T20
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Durham Men and Women kick off their home Vitality Blast campaign against Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks in the first of five double headers at Banks Homes Riverside in 2026.
Dates
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- 24 May 2026to10 July 2026
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: Horticulture - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Nature
Durham
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a horticultural tour of Crook Hall Gardens.
Dates
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- 29 May 2026to30 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Crook Hall Gardens Tour: History and Literary Links - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Historical
Durham
Join volunteer Chris for a guided tour of Crook Hall Gardens and the medieval hall. Learn about the history of the home, all the way back 1217, when it first appears in written records. Hear about some of the fascinating families who lived here over…
Dates
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- 3 June 2026to28 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
History of Durham City Walk - Crook Hall Gardens
Type
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Guided Walk
Durham
A guided walk from Crook Hall Gardens delving into the history of Durham.
Dates
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- 9 June 2026to27 Oct 2026Various Opening Times
Norman Cornish: A Life in Sketchbooks - The Bowes Museum
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Barnard Castle
Step inside the working imagination of Norman Cornish in this intimate exhibition, bringing together finished drawings, paintings and watercolours alongside the preparatory sketches that shaped them.
Dates
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- 27 June 2026to3 Jan 2027
Discover Big Library - Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
Type
Type:
Historical
Durham
Experience the Big Library on the first Friday of every month (July-Dec 2026) as we celebrate the 175th anniversary of one of Britain’s most extraordinary historic libraries.
Dates
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- 3 July 2026to4 Dec 2026
The Hidden Garden: An Immersive Experience - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Staindrop
After the success of last summer's immersive experience, the Riding School will be transformed again into the Hidden Garden. The secret escape will be filmed with pastel flowers, earthy green tones, glowing tones, toad stools and a maze of mystery.
Venue
Dates
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- 4 July 2026to23 Aug 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
Adventure Cinema – Dirty Dancing - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
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Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
Dirty Dancing Outdoor Cinema at Raby Castle. The perfect family day out! Join us for an incredible open-air cinema experience at Raby Castle with a screening of the fantastic Dirty Dancing. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chairs, and enjoy…
Dates
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- 10 July 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
Adventure Cinema – Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza Outdoor Cinema at Raby Castle
Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 18:00 - 22:00
Adventure Cinema – The Gruffalo & Stick Man - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
Adventure Cinema – The Gruffalo & Stick Man (U).
Dates
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- 11 July 2026Open 13:00 - 17:00
Durham Miners' Gala 2026
Type
Type:
Show / Display
Durham City
The Durham Miners' Gala returns on 11th July 2026.
Dates
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- 11 July 2026
Meccano Exhibition - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Exhibition
Beamish
Visit the museum's 1950s welfare hall to see marvellous Meccano creations. There'll be a selection of construction sets on display, dating from the early 1900s to the present day.
Dates
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- 11 July 2026to12 July 2026
Adventure Cinema – Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration - Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Staindrop
This summer, experience the magic of Andrea Bocelli's 30-year career on a huge open-air screen. Filmed at the iconic Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence) in Lajatico, Italy, this unforgettable concert features his greatest hits and special guest…
Dates
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- 12 July 2026Open 14:00 - 18:00
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Type
Type:
Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
Dates
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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